Who was the first defence minister of India?

A) Lal Bahadur Shastri

B) Vallabhbhai Patel
C) Swarn Singh
D) Baldev Singh
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Baldev Singh was the first defence minister of India.
Which of the following is awarded Padma Vibhushan?
A) Bhai Veer Singh
B) S. Partap Singh Kairon
C) S. Parkash Singh Badal
D) Satish Chander Dhawan
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S. Parkash Singh Badal is awarded Padma Vibhushan in year 2015. He was
presented this award on 30 March, 2015 by the President of India Sh. Pranab
Mukherjee. The citation presented to Badal termed him the "grand patriarch
on the Indian political scene." It is the second highest civilan award in India.
The highest civilian award in India is "Bharat Ratna".
Which air force officer has reached upto the rank of 'Marshal of Air
Force' in India?
A) Subroto Mukerjee
B) Dilbagh Singh
C) Arjan Singh
D) Arup Raha
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Arjan Singh was conferred the rank of Marshal of Air Force in 2002 for his
distinguished services to the force and the nation. He led the air force during
the 1965 war with Pakistan. He is the first and the only 'Five Star' rank
officer with the Indian Air Force.
Which of the following air force officers is awarded 'Param Vir
Chakra'?
A) Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
B) Dilbagh Singh
C) Pratap Chandra Lal
D) Norman Anil Kumar Browne
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Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was posthumously awarded the Param
Vir Chakra. It is India's highest military decoration. He is the only soldier of
Indian Air Force to date to be honoured with this award. He was so honoured

for his defence of Srinagar Air Base against a Pakistani attack during the war
of 1971.
Who is the Education Minister of Punjab?
A) S. Ajit Singh Kohar
B) Bhagat Chunni Lal
C) Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema
D) Sikander Singh Malooka
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Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema is the current education minister of Punjab. For a
complete list, check this page -Cabinet Ministers of Punjab
Which city of India is known as Golden City?
A) Jodhpur
B) Varanasi
C) Udaipur
D) Amritsar
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Amritsar is known as Golden City as Golden Temple, a popular shrine of Sikh
religion, is located in the city. The main building is covered with original gold
plating, that's why the shirne is known as Golden Temple and the city is
called as golden city. Another city, Jaisalmer is also known as golden city. Do
you know why? To know the answer and other popular nicknames, check our
list of Nicknames of Indian Cities.
When was Shaheed Bhagat Singh born?
A) 23 March, 1907
B) 23 March, 1931
C) 31 July, 1904
D) 28 September, 1907
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Bhagat Singh was born on 28 September 1907 at Banga village, tehsil
Jaranwala in Lyallpur district of Punjab (now in Pakistan). His ancestral
house, which is now converted into a museum, is at village Khatkar Kalan,
near Banga town in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district of Punjab. Note
that Bhagat Singh was neither born or lived in that ancestral house.
Which of the following Indian freedom fighters killed a british officer
in Britain?
A) Bhagat Singh
B) Chandra Shekhar Azad
C) Udham Singh

D) Lala Har Dayal

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Udham Singh, a great Indian revolutionary, assassinated the former british
officer Michael O'Dwyer in London. Michael O'Dwyer was the governor of
Punjab and was responsible for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Which of the following revolutionaries threw bombs at Central
Legislative Assembly in Delhi?
A) Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
B) Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt
C) Kishori Lal, Jai Gopal and Bhagat Singh
D) Chandra Shekhar Azad and Jai Gopal
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Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt were involved in the bombing of Central
Legislative Assembly on 8 April 1929. The bombs were thrown at the empty
benches to ensure that there were no casualities. The purpose of the
bombing was to protest against the introduction of new bills against the trade
unionism and revolutionary activities.
Which is the state bird of Punjab?
A) Peacock
B) Black Francolin
C) Northern Goshawk
D) Western Tragopan
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Northern Goshawk, also called Baaz in Punjabi and Hindi, is the state bird of
Punjab. The national bird of India is Peacock.
What is the ratio of Hindu and Sikh population in total population of
Punjab?
A) 38.49% and 57.69%
B) 72.34% and 24.39%
C) 46.49% and 50.18%
D) 26.74% and 70.12%
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The correct answer is A. The ratio of Hindu and Sikh population is 38.49%
and 57.69% respectively. For more details, check this page - Religion Wise
Population of Punjab
Who was the founder president of 'Ghadar Party'?
A) Sohan Singh Bhakna

B) Lala Har Dayal

C) Kartar Singh Sarabha
D) Kesar Singh
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Sohan Singh Bhakna was the founder president of the Ghadar Party. Ghadar
Party was founded by Punjabi Indians living in USA and Canada with the
purpose of liberating India from the British rule through revolt or rebellion.
When was Kartar Singh Sarabha executed?
A) 1907
B) 1931
C) 1915
D) 1931
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Kartar Singh Sarabha was executed on 16 November 1915 for his role in
Ghadar Conspiracy. He was a key member of Ghadar Party, an organization
formed by Indians living in USA and Canada to end the british rule through
armed struggle.
Which city is the capital of Punjab?
A) Ludhiana
B) Amritsar
C) Chandigarh
D) Patiala
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Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab. This is famously known as City Beautiful.